ELECTRICITY RATES IN BROWNSVILLE
Brownsville Electricity Rates and Plans
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BROWNSVILLE
ENERGY COMPANIES & RATES IN BROWNSVILLE
Brownsville Electricity Guide
Brownsville electricity prices have risen by 0.2¢ per kWh over the past 7 days for an average 1,000 kWh home, moving from 14.18¢ to 14.37¢. Across 114 available plans in South Texas, rates range from 6.8¢ to 21.51¢ per kWh, with the market average sitting at 14.37¢. That spread reflects differences in term length, plan type. Small weekly moves like this are worth watching.
7-DAY MARKET TRENDS
Electricity pricing trends in Brownsville
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Average Pricing for an Average Home (1000 kWh)
These rates are from the AEP Texas Central utility region, which Brownsville is geographically located in.
ENERGY RATES IN BROWNSVILLE
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Texas deregulation means Brownsville residents choose their electricity provider and plan, while a local wires company still delivers power and handles outages. Right now 114 plans are available, priced from 6.8¢ to 21.51¢ per kWh, with an average of 14.37¢. The market includes 107 fixed-rate plans, 112 renewable energy options (22 of them 100% green), 5 time-of-use plans, and 2 prepaid plans. Because 68% of Brownsville homes are single-family houses using about 1,225 kWh per month, most residents should compare plans at that usage level, since per-kWh prices shift the monthly bill most at higher consumption.
Compare All PlansOCTOBER 24, 2026
TOP 6 LOWEST RATES IN BROWNSVILLE
APGE
SimpleSaver 9
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
5%
4.7
APGE
SimpleSaver 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
5%
4.7
4Change Energy
Maxx Saver Value 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
3%
4.9
Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
30%
4.7
Gexa Energy
Gexa Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
30%
4.7
Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
Monthly
estimated bill
Price per kWh
1000 kWh
Term length
Fixed rate
100%
4.7
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Based on 78520 ZIP code. 114 plans available. Rates were updated at 07:31 AM CDT on October 24, 2026.
| Provider | Plan Details | Term | Monthly Bill | Rate per kWh | Action |
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SimpleSaver 9 5%
4.7
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Fixed Rate 9 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$68.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
6.8¢
Price per kWh |
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SimpleSaver 12 5%
4.7
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Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$69.00
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
6.9¢
Price per kWh |
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Maxx Saver Value 12 3%
4.9
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.33
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.0¢
Price per kWh |
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Frontier Saver Plus 12 30%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.34
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.0¢
Price per kWh |
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Gexa Saver Plus 12 30%
4.7
|
Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.34
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.0¢
Price per kWh |
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|
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Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 100%
4.7
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Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.34
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.0¢
Price per kWh |
|
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Bill Credit Bundle 12 20%
3.6
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Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.1¢
Price per kWh |
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Bill Bonus 12 24%
4.0
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Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$70.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.1¢
Price per kWh |
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Bill Bonus 24 24%
4.0
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Fixed Rate 24 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$71.62
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.2¢
Price per kWh |
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Rhythm Max Saver 12 100%
4.8
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Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.34
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.2¢
Price per kWh |
|
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The Lone Saver Plus 12 100%
4.6
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Fixed Rate 12 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.34
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.2¢
Price per kWh |
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Maxx Saver Value 8 3%
4.9
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Fixed Rate 8 months Fixed Rate 1000 kWh |
$72.53
Est. monthly bill |
1000 kWh
7.3¢
Price per kWh |
ELECTRICITY RATES BY HOUSING IN BROWNSVILLE
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Single-family homes make up 68% of Brownsville's housing stock, with an estimated size of about 2,261 sq ft and typical usage near 1,225 kWh per month, where APGE SimpleSaver 9 at 9.0¢/kWh comes to roughly $111 per month. Small apartment buildings (2-9 units), at 12% of housing, average about 583 kWh per month, where APGE Rent Simple Saver 9 at 12.3¢/kWh works out to roughly $72 per month. Residents should compare plans against their own monthly usage, since the rate that fits one housing type may cost more for another.
Single-family homes
68% of homes in the city
Small apartments (2-9 units)
12% of homes in the city
Large apartments (10+ units)
12% of homes in the city
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2023, Table B25024 — Units in Structure. Brownsville, TX (63,750 total housing units). Energy estimates based on EIA Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS), West South Central region.
TYPES OF ENERGY PLANS
Electricity plan types available in Brownsville
Fixed-rate plans
Fixed-rate plans lock one per-kWh price for the contract term, shielding bills from wholesale swings. Brownsville lists 107 fixed-rate plans, the cheapest at 6.8¢/kWh and the average at 14.24¢/kWh.
Variable-rate plans
No variable-rate or month-to-month plans are currently offered in Brownsville, so the market average shows 0¢/kWh. Such plans would track wholesale costs, which can rise during the region's hot summer demand peaks.
Renewable energy
Brownsville has 112 renewable energy plans, 22 of which are 100% green. Their average price is 14.36¢/kWh, and the green premium relative to the market average is -0.01¢. Given the city's high summer cooling loads, the premium is negligible.
Prepaid plans
Brownsville has 2 prepaid plans averaging 18.65¢/kWh, well above the 14.24¢ fixed-rate average. Prepaid contracts require an upfront balance and may suit households tracking usage during peak summer air conditioning months.
Time-of-use plans
Time-of-use plans charge different rates by hour, with peak pricing typically in late afternoon and evening. Brownsville has 5 such plans averaging 15.55¢/kWh, and they suit households able to shift laundry or charging to off-peak hours.
Free nights & weekends
Free nights and weekends plans set certain off-peak hours at zero energy charge, with customers paying delivery and base fees. In Brownsville's warm climate, cooling loads run through afternoons, so usage timing determines whether these plans reduce costs.
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choosing an electric company in Brownsville.
When looking for your retail electricity provider and choosing an electric plan, there’s a number of factors to keep in mind. You’ll be able to choose a plan that’s best for you if you understand your energy usage and what’s important to you in a provider. Below are a series of tips to help you make the best decision for your household.
Report an Outage
Call 1-866-223-8508. Report online.
TDU Delivery Charges
$3.24/month base charge + 5.6898¢/kWh delivery rate. These charges from AEP Texas Central are included in every electricity plan.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about energy in Brownsville
As of Oct 24th, 2026, the cheapest electricity rate in Brownsville is APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 6.8¢/kWh, well below the market average of 14.37¢/kWh across 114 available plans, 112 of which are green energy options.
Brownsville's hot, humid summers drive heavy air conditioning use, which pushes monthly kWh consumption up sharply. Because most homes use roughly 1225 kWh per month, choosing a low per-kWh rate matters more here than in milder climates, since cooling season bills can climb quickly.
Single-family homes make up 68% of Brownsville housing, and most use about 1225 kWh monthly. Residents in these homes should consider the 2000 kWh tier, which covers typical usage with room for summer peaks. Most of the 112 green plans are priced nearly identical to the 14.37¢/kWh market average.
Lower your bill in Brownsville by switching from average rates to APGE's SimpleSaver 9 at 6.8¢/kWh, and by running air conditioning at higher thermostat settings during peak afternoon hours. Sealing windows, using ceiling fans, and replacing old appliances also cut the roughly 1225 kWh your home typically uses.
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